Dana says a rematch between Deiveson and Brandon Moreno should happen in April or May

D.White says that a rematch between D.Figueiredo and B.Moreno should take place in April or May 2021. Photo/Reproduction: Instagram

UFC President Dana White has set a date for UFC's rematch. Deiveson Figueiredo e Brandon Moreno, valid for the flyweight belt (up to 56,7 kg.). Although there is no fixed date, the president stated that the fight should take place in April or May 2021. The statement was made in a virtual question and answer session for subscribers of 'ESPN'.

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Deiveson Figueiredo e Brandon Moreno featured, in issue number 256 on December 12th, one of the best fights of 2020. On that occasion, the champion and the challenger showed why the fight was worth the title. The athletes gave their all and the fight ended in a draw, with the Brazilian retaining the belt.

The fight took place just 21 days after the fighters won their respective clashes. While the Brazilian had made his first title defense against Alex Perez, the Mexican won the contest by beating Brandon royval.

At 33, Deiveson Figueiredo He has a record of 20 wins, one loss and one draw, against his rival in the last fight. In July 2020, he won the belt after beating, for the second time, the American Joseph Benavidez No. UFC Fight Island 2.

On the other hand, the Mexican Brandon Moreno, 27 years old, has a professional MMA record of 18 wins, five setbacks and two draws. Currently, he has gone six fights without losing, with his last defeat being in his first stint in the UFC, against Alexandre pantoja, in May 2018.